This sweet, delicate flatfish is closely related to sole and halibut. Put simply, all flatfish fished commercially in the U.S. are really flounders. Worldwide, over a million tons of flounder is caught each year.

Flounders lie on their sides on the ocean floor; depending on the species, either the left or right side might face the surface. Although they are born with normal eye placement, after a few weeks one eye migrates so that both face upwards. At the same time, the uppermost part of their body turns dark while their underside becomes white.

Fully grown, flounder may reach up to 3 feet in length, although less than half that is typical.

Source
Alaska, West Coast, Canada, China.

Avaulability
Flounder is available year round, but the best quality fish are generally caught from fall to spring.

Cooking Tips

• Since flounder is a mild-tasting fish (like cod), avoid using strong flavors in recipes.
• Excellent with a lemon dill or a lemon butter sauce.
• Works well baked, poached, steamed or fried.
• Cook flounder quickly to avoid it drying out.